Best Shop Vacuum

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The person typing “best shop vacuum” wants a wet and dry vac for garage, workshop or jobsite cleanup, and wants the tank size, motor rating, hose length and what comes in the box before buying. The listings below do not rank the vacs for suction or durability. They state tank size, horsepower or wattage, cord and hose figures, and the accessories in the box, and where a listing is silent, the table says not stated. Six of the nine were read on 2026-10-22, and three come from stored records checked on 2026-10-12.

Quick answer

Largest stated tank and peak horsepower: the CRAFTSMAN 16-gallon at 6.5 peak HP, with a 7-foot hose and two extension wands in the box.
Longest stated cord: the DEWALT DXV10P, with a 20-foot power cord and cord wrap.
Longest stated reach: the Vacmaster VFB511H, at 25 feet with its hose and power cord. Its listing also names nine accessories.
Check the accessories before you buy. Only some listings name a hose, nozzles or tools in the box; the others say not stated.

The listings side by side

The table uses only the figures each listing states in the text we read. “Not stated” means the text we read is silent on that item. The three stored records keep their earlier check date, shown in the vac column.

Vac	Tank	Horsepower	Power and motor, as stated	Cord and hose	Included, as stated
DEWALT DXV06PL	6 gallon	4.0 HP (title)	Product voltage 120	Not stated	Hose and accessories (title)
DEWALT DXV10P	10 gallon	5.5 peak HP	120V, 290 watts	20 ft power cord	Not stated
DEWALT DXV06P-QTA	6 gallon	5 peak HP (title)	Airflow 90 CFM	10 ft cord; 7 ft hose	Accessory set (listing)
CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17595	16 gallon	6.5 peak HP	Not stated	7 ft hose	Two extension wands, three nozzles, filter, dust bag
Vacmaster VFB511H	5 gallon	5.5 PHP (title)	320 air watts; 120 volt	25 ft reach with hose and cord	Nine accessories (listing)
DEWALT DXV05S-QTB	5 gallon	4 HP	Not stated	10 ft cord; 7 ft hose	Two extension wands (listing)
STANLEY 5-gallon (stored, 2026-10-12)	5 gallons	4 HP (title)	Corded electric; 600 watts; 7 A	Not stated	Dust bag, floor nozzle, foam filter, hose, dry filter, three wands, crevice tool
DEWALT DXV06G wall-mounted (stored, 2026-10-12)	6 gallons	5 HP (title)	Corded electric; 1100 watts; 9 A	Not stated	Not stated; 21 pounds
Vacmaster VOC508S (stored, 2026-10-12)	5 gallons	4 peak HP (title)	Corded electric; 960 watts; 4.36 A	6 ft hose; 16 ft reach	Adapter

The vacs, one by one

Each section gives the figures from that listing, then one skip rule tied to a figure or inclusion the listing states. Three sections rest on stored records and say so.

DEWALT 6-Gallon 4.0 HP Poly Wet/Dry Vacuum (DXV06PL)

The DXV06PL is a 6-gallon poly wet and dry vac rated at 4.0 HP in its title. Its title also says it comes with a hose and accessories. The listing gives a product voltage of 120 and nothing else in the text we read, so the cord length, weight and accessory list are not stated here.

Tank: 6 gallon (title)
Horsepower: 4.0 HP (title)
Voltage: 120 (listing)
Included: hose and accessories (title); the list is not in the text read
Cord, weight and warranty: not stated in the text read

Skip if you need the accessory list before you buy, since the text we read does not give it.

DEWALT 10-Gallon Poly Wet/Dry Vacuum (DXV10P)

The DXV10P is a 10-gallon dual-stage wet and dry vac. Its listing gives a 5.5 peak horsepower motor, 290 watts, and a 20-foot power cord with a cord wrap. The listing says the built-in blower port is strong enough to blow sawdust and debris from a workshop. Its title adds a 90 CFM airflow and a 120-volt rating. The listing also names a newer model, which this post does not cover.

Tank: 10 gallon (title)
Horsepower: 5.5 peak HP (title and listing)
Power: 120V; 290 watts (title and listing)
Airflow: 90 CFM (title)
Cord: 20-foot power cord with cord wrap (listing)
Blower: built-in blower port (listing)
Weight, included items and warranty: not stated in the text read

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Skip if you need a hose length or an accessory list, since the text we read gives neither.

DEWALT STEALTHSONIC 6-Gallon Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum (DXV06P-QTA)

This 6-gallon DEWALT vac is listed at 5 peak HP and an airflow of 90 CFM. The listing says it weighs 18 pounds, has four casters and a sturdy handle, and comes with a 10-foot cord and a 7-foot hose. It also mentions specialized nozzles and brushes and an accessory storage bag. The text we read does not name the nozzles or the storage bag’s size.

Tank: 6 gallon (title)
Horsepower: 5 peak HP (title); 5 HP motor (listing)
Airflow: 90 CFM (listing)
Weight: 18 pounds (listing)
Cord and hose: 10-foot cord; 7-foot hose (listing)
Included: specialized nozzles and brushes; accessory storage bag (listing)
Warranty: not stated in the text read

Skip if you need a stated warranty, since the text we read does not give one.

CRAFTSMAN 16-Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum

The CRAFTSMAN is the largest tank in this set, at 16 gallons, with a 6.5 peak HP motor. The listing describes a rear blowing port for leaves and clippings, an oversized drain for emptying liquids, and a 2-1/2-inch Dual-Flex hose with 180-degree mobility at each end. The listing lists the included accessories in full: a 7-foot hose, two extension wands, a utility nozzle, a car nozzle, a wet nozzle, a Qwik Lock filter and a dust collection bag. It also lists compatible filter and dust-bag part numbers.

Tank: 16 gallon (title)
Horsepower: 6.5 peak HP (title and listing)
Hose: 2-1/2 inch x 7 foot Dual-Flex (listing)
Drain: oversized drain (listing)
Blower: rear blowing port (listing)
Included: hose, two extension wands, utility, car and wet nozzles, Qwik Lock filter, dust collection bag (listing)
Weight and warranty: not stated in the text read

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Skip if you need a weight figure, since the listing gives none in the text we read.

Vacmaster Professional Beast 5-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac (VFB511H)

The Vacmaster VFB511H is a 5-gallon wet and dry vac with a 5.5 PHP rating in its title. The listing gives 320 air watts and 20kPa for the motor, a cartridge filter and dust bag that the listing says capture fine dust down to 1 micron, and 25 feet of cleaning reach with a kink-resistant hose and power cord. It names nine accessories and on-board storage for the hose, cord and tools.

Tank: 5 gallon (title)
Horsepower: 5.5 PHP (title)
Motor: 320 air watts; 20kPa (listing)
Filter: cartridge filter and dust bag; fine dust down to 1 micron (listing)
Reach: 25 feet with hose and power cord (listing)
Included: nine accessories, including car, utility and crevice tools (listing)
Voltage: 120; weight and warranty not stated in the text read

Skip if you need a watt figure in the same unit as the other listings, since this one gives air watts.

DEWALT STEALTHSONIC 5-Gallon Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum (DXV05S-QTB)

This 5-gallon DEWALT vac is listed with a 4 HP motor and a stainless steel tank. The listing gives a 10-foot power cord, a 7-foot upgraded hose and two extension wands, and it says the wet and dry suction handles both kinds of mess. The listing also makes motor and runtime claims that this post does not repeat, because the text we read does not explain how they were measured.

Tank: 5 gallon (title); stainless steel tank (listing)
Motor: 4 HP (listing)
Cord: 10-foot power cord (listing)
Hose: 7-foot upgraded hose (listing)
Wands: two extension wands (listing)
Weight, included items and warranty: not stated in the text read

Skip if you need a stated weight or warranty, since the text we read gives neither.

STANLEY 5-Gallon 4 HP Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum (Stored Record)

This vac comes from a stored record checked on 2026-10-12, which we reuse without re-reading the listing. The stored record lists corded electric power, a 600-watt rating and a 7-amp draw. Its included items are a dust bag, a floor nozzle, a foam filter, a hose, a reusable dry filter, three extension wands and a crevice tool.

Power: corded electric (stored)
Tank: 5 gallons (stored)
Horsepower: 4 HP (title)
Wattage and amperage: 600 watts; 7 A (stored)
Included: dust bag, floor nozzle, foam filter, hose, reusable dry filter, three extension wands, crevice tool (stored)
Weight and warranty: not stated in the stored record

Skip if you need a hose length, because the stored record does not state one.

DEWALT 6-Gallon Wall-Mounted Garage Wet/Dry Vacuum (DXV06G, Stored Record)

This vac comes from a stored record checked on 2026-10-12. Its title describes a wall-mounted garage vac with 5 horsepower and a 6-gallon tank. The stored record lists corded electric power, 1100 watts, a 9-amp draw and a weight of 21 pounds, and gives garage as its recommended use. The record gives its dimensions as 21 inches long, 16 inches wide and 18 inches high.

Power: corded electric (stored)
Tank: 6 gallons (stored)
Horsepower: 5 HP (title)
Wattage and amperage: 1100 watts; 9 A (stored)
Weight and size: 21 pounds; 21 by 16 by 18 inches (stored)
Recommended use: garage (stored)
Included and warranty: not stated in the stored record

Skip if you need a cord length, because the stored record does not state one.

Vacmaster VOC508S 5-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac (Stored Record)

This vac comes from a stored record checked on 2026-10-12. The title lists 5 gallons and 4 peak HP. The stored record gives corded electric power, 960 watts and a 4.36-amp draw, a 6-foot hose, and 16 feet of cleaning reach with the hose and power cord. It lists an adapter as included and a weight of 5.3 kg.

Power: corded electric (stored)
Tank: 5 gallons (stored)
Horsepower: 4 peak HP (title)
Wattage and amperage: 960 watts; 4.36 A (stored)
Hose and reach: 6-foot hose; 16 feet of reach (stored)
Weight: 5.3 kg (stored)
Included: adapter (stored); warranty not stated

Skip if you need more than 16 feet of reach, since the stored record states that figure.

How we chose

We searched Amazon for “best shop vacuum” on 2026-10-22 and read six listings from the results. We added three stored records checked on 2026-10-12, and we state that date in each of those sections. We left out shop-vac parts, filters and dust bags sold alone, and cordless household vacuum cleaners, because those are different products from the wet and dry shop vac this keyword describes. We chose from the listing text alone, not from price, popularity or sales labels.

The set spans 5-gallon to 16-gallon tanks and corded electric vacs. Where two listings give power in different units, such as peak horsepower and watts, we show both and do not convert one into the other.

Mistakes to avoid

Comparing peak horsepower across brands as if the figures used one method. The listings state peak HP, watts or air watts, and this post shows each as stated.
Assuming the DXV06PL includes a particular accessory set. Its title says hose and accessories, and the text we read does not list them.
Assuming the Vacmaster VOC508S has a longer hose. The stored record gives a 6-foot hose and 16 feet of reach with the cord.
Assuming the STANLEY set matches the CRAFTSMAN set. The STANLEY record lists a crevice tool and three wands; the CRAFTSMAN lists two wands and three nozzles.

What we could not verify

Weight. Only three of the nine state one: the DXV06P-QTA at 18 pounds, the stored DXV06G at 21 pounds and the stored Vacmaster VOC508S at 5.3 kg. The others do not state one in the text we read.
Warranty. None of the nine texts we read states a warranty term.
Included items for the DXV06PL, DXV10P, VFB511H, DXV05S-QTB and the DXV06G. The text we read does not list them in full.
Current listings for the three stored records. Their checks date from 2026-10-12, and we did not re-read them on 2026-10-22.
Hose and cord figures for the DXV06PL, the CRAFTSMAN cord and the DXV06G. The text we read does not state them.

What the sources do not say

Which vac picks up the most debris or water. The listings state tanks, horsepower, airflow and watts, and they do not compare results.
How long a vac runs on a single fill or how often its filter needs cleaning. The texts we read do not give those figures.
Whether a filter, dust bag or hose from one brand fits another brand’s vac. The CRAFTSMAN listing names its own compatible part numbers; we did not assume any cross-brand fit.
How the 320 air watts of the Vacmaster compares with the 290 watts of the DXV10P. The units differ, and the listings do not give a common measure.

Buying checklist

Tank size: 5, 6, 10 and 16 gallons are stated in this set; choose by the cleanup you do most often.
Power figure: check whether the listing gives peak HP, watts, amps or air watts, and compare only figures in the same unit.
Cord and hose: the DXV10P lists a 20-foot cord, the VFB511H lists 25 feet of reach, and the CRAFTSMAN lists a 7-foot hose.
Included accessories: the CRAFTSMAN names its accessories one by one, the Vacmaster VFB511H gives a count of nine, and several others say not stated.

FAQ

Which shop vac has the longest cord?

The DEWALT DXV10P listing states a 20-foot power cord with a cord wrap. The DEWALT DXV05S-QTB and DXV06P-QTA list a 10-foot cord. The other listings in this set do not state a cord length in the text we read.

Which shop vac lists the most accessories?

The Vacmaster VFB511H listing says it includes nine accessories, including a car tool, a utility tool and a crevice tool. The CRAFTSMAN lists a 7-foot hose, two extension wands, three nozzles, a filter and a dust collection bag. The stored STANLEY record lists seven kinds of item, including three extension wands.

Is a wall-mounted shop vac the right choice?

The stored DEWALT DXV06G record is the only wall-mounted model in this set. It lists garage as its recommended use, a 21-pound weight and 1100 watts. The record does not explain how the unit mounts, so check the live listing before you plan a wall install.

Do these shop vacs have a blower port?

Two listings name one. The DXV10P listing describes a built-in blower port, and the CRAFTSMAN lists a rear blowing port for leaves and grass clippings. The other listings in the text we read do not mention a blower.

Are the power figures comparable across these vacs?

Not directly. Some listings state peak horsepower, some state watts or amps, and the Vacmaster VFB511H states air watts. Compare figures that the same listing gives in the same unit, and do not convert one listing’s watts into another’s horsepower.

Are the stored records current?

Not necessarily. The STANLEY, DEWALT DXV06G and Vacmaster VOC508S records were checked on 2026-10-12. We reuse them with that date and did not re-read them on 2026-10-22, so check the live listing before you buy. For a cordless tool in a different class, see our roundup of cordless hedge trimmers with an extension pole, and for a corded 15-amp comparison see our Snow Joe 22-inch 15-amp roundup.

Bottom line

Pick the tank size and power figure you need first; if the listing does not state the hose, cord or accessories you want, do not assume them.

Sources

DEWALT 6 Gal. 4.0 HP Poly Wet/Dry Vacuum with Hose and Accessories DXV06PL (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL7ZHTJN
DEWALT 10 Gallon Poly Wet Dry Vacuum, 5.5 HP Shop Vacuum 120V 90 CFM for Jobsite, Work Shop, Comerical Area, Garage/Warehouse etc, 10 Ft Cord Model DXV10P (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BYH6SWX
DEWALT STEALTHSONIC Wet Dry Shop Vacuum 6 Gallon 5 Peak HP, DXV06P-QTA (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJP1QKHQ
CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17595 16 Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet Dry Shop Vacuum (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H84CNG9
Vacmaster Professional Beast Series VFB511H 0201 5-Gal 5.5 PHP Wet/Dry Vac (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2D3CGV8
DEWALT 5 Gal 4 HP STEALTHSONIC Shop Vacuum Wet and Dry DXV05S-QTB (opened 2026-10-22) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWFBSPKQ
STANLEY Shop Vacuum Wet/Dry, 5 Gallon, 4 Horsepower, Stainless Steel Wet/Dry Vac (stored record, opened 2026-10-12) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002J4UADW
DEWALT Portable 6 Gallon 5 Horsepower Wall-Mounted Garage Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaner DXV06G (stored record, opened 2026-10-12) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094QPQDGH
Vacmaster VOC508S 1101 5-Gal 4 Peak HP Stainless Steel Wet/Dry Vac Red (stored record, opened 2026-10-12) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P1M8NX2